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Filtered · year 2025
Dec 20, 2025
Elect City Council Representative to KTA Election of City Council Representative to the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA)
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2025
Elect Beer Board Chair Election of Beer Board Chair
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Appropriate funds from Community Improvement Fund for donations. O-162-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $________ from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Appropriate funds from Community Improvement Fund for donations. O-162-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $________ from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of portion of 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3. 13ae — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G to DK-W. 13ad — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A to DK-W. 13ac — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 to RN-2. 13ab — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 4900 Buffat Mill Road. 13aa — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Close portion of Eleanor Street and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Accept TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Assistance. R-349-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,871,400.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2026 Urban Transit Operating Assistance. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Accept TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance. R-348-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $2,138,849.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 with a City match of $2,138,850.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Accept TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance. R-347-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $291,385.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2021, with a City match of $291,385.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Fund update to comprehensive plan with Knoxville-Knox County Planning. R-346-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to provide an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 to fund an update to the comprehensive plan for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Policy) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Execute agreement with John Bouchard & Sons Co for Golf Course Irrigation Project. R-345-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with John Bouchard & Sons Co for the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course Irrigation Project for an amount not to exceed $244,735.47. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Execute operating contract with Public Building Authority for property services. R-344-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an operating contract with the Public Building Authority of The County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to provide development, management, limited security, and maintenance of City of Knoxville-owned or leased property. (Requested by Operations) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Execute agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs for governmental relations. R-343-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. in the amount of $180,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Execute agreement with Kim Adkins (Capitol Strategy Group) for governmental relations. R-342-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kim Adkins, on behalf of The Capitol Strategy Group, LLC, in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Law Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Contract Calyptus Consulting Group for Knoxville Area Transit Title VI review. R-341-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract with Calyptus Consulting Group, Inc. to provide professional consulting services to Knoxville Area Transit in order to perform a Title VI program review in an amount not to exceed $60,140.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Acquire property at 3910 Carnation Drive by condemnation if necessary. R-340-2025 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3910 Carnation Drive (Parcel ID No. 093-EB-007), believed to be owned by Joanne Bruce, deceased, at an estimated cost of $36,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Award up to $1.5M from Affordable Rental Dev Fund to Beaman Lake II, LP. R-338-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Beaman Lake II, LP, for the development of 30 affordable rental housing to be located at 1213 Beaman Lake Road (Parcel ID No. 083HA-010.00) as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corp for 1509 N 4th Ave. R-337-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 1509 North Fourth Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-IA-010, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $15,100.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Honor and congratulate One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship. R-332-2025 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship. (Requested by Mayor and City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Honor and congratulate One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship. R-332-2025 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship. (Requested by Mayor and City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Honor and congratulate One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship. R-332-2025 — A Resolution honoring and congratulating One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship. (Requested by Mayor and City Council) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Honor Fred D. (Tony) Thompson II for service and retirement. R-331-2025 — A Resolution Honoring Fred D. (Tony) Thompson II for over twenty-nine (29) years of effective service to the City as a Legislative Advocate, thanking him for those many years of successful service, and congratulating him upon his retirement. (Requested by Administration) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Elect Pierce “Pete” Pearson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. R-330-2025 — A Resolution electing Pierce “Pete” Pearson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Confirm nomination of Cathy Shuck to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. R-329-2025 — A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination of Cathy Shuck, contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Approve minutes of November 25, 2025 regular meeting. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Grant pensions to city employees R-328-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Issue Certificate of Compliance to Old Sevier Liquors R-327-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Old Sevier Liquors, LLC d/b/a/ Old Sevier Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Execute documents for Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest grant R-326-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $8,000.00 over a two-year period and a required local match of $8,000, for a total amount of $16,000. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for digital literacy R-325-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide subrecipient funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 from a State of Tennessee grant for "Broadband Ready Communities" to support the expansion of the Chamber's eKnox digital literacy program locally. (Requested by Policy) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Execute agreement with Holtz Builders for Inskip Pool deck R-324-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Holtz Builders, Inc. for the existing pool deck replacement project at Inskip Pool and Park for a total amount not to exceed $448,021.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Waive city taxes on Knox County surplus properties R-323-2025 — A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-5-2507. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Authorize fees for Engineering Department services R-322-2025 — A Resolution authorizing fees related to services provided by the Engineering Department. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend DCS contract for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project R-321-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $162,560.32 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,759,201.54 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend Adams Contracting contract for North Cherry Stormwater R-320-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $751,020.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,794,231.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend Rogers Group contract for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II R-319-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $163,111.76 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $5,157,111.76. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend CDM Smith contract for Washington Pike Roadway Project R-318-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $129,700.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,078,300.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Execute agreement with Marr Traffic for traffic data services R-317-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Marr Traffic, Inc. to provide on-call traffic data collection services at various locations throughout the City on an as needed basis for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Execute agreement with Quality Counts for traffic data services R-316-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Quality Counts, LLC to provide on-call traffic data collection services at various locations throughout the City on an as needed basis for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Execute agreement with YMCA for employee gym memberships R-315-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with YMCA of East Tennessee, Inc. to provide gym memberships for full-time city employees and their families, at a projected annual cost of $253,800.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Accept BlueRe proposal for Stop Loss insurance R-314-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe for Stop Loss insurance for the City's self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $840,762.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Execute agreement with Metro Drug Coalition for youth specialist R-313-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. to establish a youth prevention specialist to help deter underage drinking in Knoxville Schools, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 per year, and paid from fines accumulated as authorized by Chapter 4, Division 3, Section 4-94 of the Knoxville City Code. (Requested by City Council) Public safety
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Rezone 0 Zoe Way from OP to O O-159-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Zoe Way from OP (Office Park) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Rezone Sims Road and Maryville Pike from I-G to C-G-1 O-158-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, Steve Young, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend One Year Plan at Sims Road and Maryville Pike O-157-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend South City Sector Plan at Sims Road and Maryville Pike O-156-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Rezone 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O O-155-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, David Bruce Hamilton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Rezone 1507 Ninth Avenue from IG to INST O-154-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to INST (Institutional) district, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-D-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend One Year Plan at 1507 Ninth Avenue O-153-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan at 1507 Ninth Avenue O-152-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Rezone 1524 New York Avenue from RN-2 to O O-151-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1524 New York Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Parsons II, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend One Year Plan at 1524 New York Avenue O-150-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan at 1524 New York Avenue O-149-2025 — An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Rezone 0 E. Inskip Drive and 0 Scheel Road from RN-1 to RN-4 O-148-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 E. Inskip Drive and 0 Scheel Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-M-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend building height and setbacks in RN-5 district O-147-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 4.3, Table 4-2 pertaining to building height and setbacks in the RN-5 (General Neighborhood Residential) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend building height and setbacks in RN-5 district O-147-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 4.3, Table 4-2 pertaining to building height and setbacks in the RN-5 (General Neighborhood Residential) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Clarify classification of late fees for parking violations O-146-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, Section 17-72(c), to clarify the classification of late fees for parking violations. (Requested by Policy)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend stormwater and street ordinance O-145-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5 "Stormwater", updating the "Stormwater and Street Ordinance" of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend zoning code to create single family attached dwelling use O-143-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to create a new use, Single Family - Attached Dwellings, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to refer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Amend zoning code to create single family attached dwelling use O-143-2025 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to create a new use, Single Family - Attached Dwellings, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Tree Board appointments and reappointments R-312-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Melissa Hinten, Brian O'Connor, Charlotte Rodina, Jessica Rodocker, and Kayla Stuart and the appointment of Greg Austin, Sophie Carter and Lakiska Johnson to the Knoxville Tree Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Animal Control Board appointments and reappointments R-311-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sarah Glass, Ashley Ramos and Heidi Wyrosdick and the appointment of Sergeant Christopher Williams to the Knoxville Animal Control Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 25, 2025
Approval of November 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes Minutes of the November 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Emergency ordinance to appropriate $100,000 for food insecurity O-142-2025 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 25/26 in order to appropriate one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) from the general fund’s unassigned fund balance (Fund 100) and to distribute such funds to The United Way of Greater Knoxville to address food insecurity in our city caused by the current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit’s crisis. Budget & taxes
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at 0 Zoe Way from OP to O An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Zoe Way from OP (Office Park) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at Sims Rd and Maryville Pike from I-G to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, Steve Young, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for Sims Rd and Maryville Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend South City Sector Plan for Sims Rd and Maryville Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, David Bruce Hamilton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at 1507 Ninth Ave from IG to INST An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to INST (Institutional) district, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-D-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 1507 Ninth Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25- PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1507 Ninth Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1507 Ninth Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at 1524 New York Ave from RN-2 to O An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1524 New York Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Parsons II, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 1524 New York Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1524 New York Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at E. Inskip Drive and Scheel Road from RN-1 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 E. Inskip Drive and 0 Scheel Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-M-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Clarify classification of late fees for parking violations An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, Section 17-72(c), to clarify the classification of late fees for parking violations. (Requested by Policy)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend Stormwater and Street Ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5 “Stormwater”, updating the “Stormwater and Street Ordinance” of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Top Fuels, LLC d/b/a Top Liquor R-310-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Top Fuels, LLC d/b/a Top Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cheers & Co. Wine, Spirits & More R-309-2025 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cheers & Company of Knoxville, Inc. d/b/a Cheers & Co. Wine, Spirits & More relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Agree to fund Knoxville Chamber's economic development mission R-308-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 per year to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Prosperity Through Innovation strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters. (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Execute license agreement for Pruett Place pedestrian corridor and plaza R-307-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement to allow Axle Logistics, an affiliate of Blueprint Property Group II, LLC, to utilize a portion of Pruett Place public right-of-way for a pedestrian corridor and plaza project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Enter agreement with TDOT for traffic signal upgrades on Clinton Highway R-306-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250280 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $37,700.00 to upgrade traffic signal detection at three intersections as part of the Clinton Highway Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Award Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants R-305-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total of $11,850 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants in support of community-building activities planned by five neighborhood organizations in the City. Specifically, awards will be made to the East Tennessee Community Design Center, which will serve as fiscal sponsor for all five of the neighborhood groups. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment) Parks & community
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Amend agreement with eSkill Corporation for online testing platform R-304-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-24-0119 with eSkill Corporation to exercise both extension options and to add additional services to the online testing platform for administering pre- employment examinations to take advantage of multi-year pricing, for a total amount not to exceed $24,050 for each year of the two year extension period. (Requested by Civil Service Department) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at Ball Camp Pike properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-141-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 4602, 4614, 4620, 4622, and 4600 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12- 0 Consent) (File No. 9-I-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Change zoning at 305 W. Vine Ave from DK-G to DK-B O-140-2025 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 W. Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville, Grid Subdistrict) district to DK- B (Downtown Knoxville, Boulevard Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Leigh Burch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 8-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Confirm appointment to City Pension Board R-303-2025 — A Resolution confirming the appointment of Bobby Graham to the City Pension Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Support reappointments and express appreciation to Neighborhood Advisory Council members R-302-2025 — A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s reappointment of James Tomerlin and appointment of Tiana Winter, Wala Habiby, Albert Nelson, and Rachael Crigger to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to John Cadotte, Jack Sherrod, Sydney Poker, and Brad Guilford for their years of service. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Confirm reappointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board R-301-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Beth Rucker Miller and Rick Whitted Jr. to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission R-300-2025 — A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lisa Randazzo to the Historic Zoning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Add emergency ordinance related to budget amendment to agenda ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 11, 2025
Approve minutes of October 28, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the October 28, 2025 regular meeting
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Grant pensions to certain individuals R-299-2025 — A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2025
Award Historic Preservation Fund for Giffin School restoration R-298-2025 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund to Volunteer Housing Partnership, as the sole member of HGGP, LLC, for the restoration and reuse of the Historic Giffin School (Parcel ID: 109CD032). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous

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Unanimity rate — 6399 of 7069 adopted motions in the published minutes

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  • deferred332
  • withdrawn73

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